Let's say that there is no religious belief in a god of any kind. There are social morals in place - we have all the same social problems we do now; murder, robbery, rich people, poor people, hunger, political problems, etc.
Then a group of people start writing a book saying how the universe was created. But these people are not scientists - they are farmers, shepards, smiths, etc. Then they say a invisible entity was responsible for them writing this book, that they refer to this entity as god. They add that this god is sending his own son to explain his plans. They say that the lady who had a baby in a garage is the mother of this god's son.
You see where I'm going with this, let's bring the whole onset of christianity to present day. Would you really buy into this idea if your parents weren't raising you to believe it is true? Wouldn't you be a lot more sceptical about this idea if was sprung on you at an older age?
2007-05-20 03:45:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There already is no god of any kind.
There already are groups of people writing silly books. I would still ask for evidence of their claims. There are people now claiming to be the new incarnation of Jesus and there are many who follow them. People seem prone to believe a good story, not matter how unfounded it is.
2007-05-20 03:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
both my parents are well-regarded influential scientists and atheists. When i was 16, i became Christian, and later both my parents did.
I think you're underestimating the experiences and discoveries many Christian go through, and you don't understand that for many, Christianity is less about bible-bashing and rules and regulations, and more about spirituality.
I see your point, but there is more proof towards religions and spirituality than some book, and a little kid born under unusual circumstances.
of course, there are christians out there who feel differently, and do get all het up and bible-thumping. Personally i think they give religion a bad name
2007-05-20 10:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the days of the cave man, from the day man had an intellect, his sixth sense whispered to him that there exists something greater than himself. Belief in a higher power and a purpose in the universe for all beings does not require you believe in any formal dogma like religion. Your inborn curiosity and spirit will help you find your way and you will find your way because you dare to ask questions of a spiritual nature. Live a good life and live it to the fullest doing good works because doing good works is the measure of all of us.
Buddhism may be the best philosophy for you to study next....Peace to you.
2007-05-20 10:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by Joline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw where you were going after your second sentence. You raise a good point, but you're preaching to the converted. I was raised an Anglican but have seen the error of my ways and I am not now a believer in any god fearing religion.
2007-05-20 12:29:55 · answer #4 · answered by itsmyitch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bad thing about "truth" is - it's timeless. No matter in what age it appears, or reappears, it speaks to those willing to listen and it causes closed-minds to go overboard attacking it.
Now I am not talking only about Christianity. This applies to any belief, whether scientific or philosophical.
How can you prove if something is true? Test it in your own life.
Jim DeSantis
2007-05-20 16:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If people had visions thousands of years ago, they were revered as prophets.. Nowadays, when people have visions, they are called schizophrenic.
Religion is obsolete. The only purpose for religion was to explain the universe around us, but we can explain many things with science now.
2007-05-20 10:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by Gordon Freeman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the accounts of Ibraheem, Moses, Jesus, Noah, Mohammed(PBUT) then yes I would believe
2007-05-20 10:48:52 · answer #7 · answered by je 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋